Enrollment
672
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Louisa, VA
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Jefferson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510228000942
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Jefferson Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Louisa · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 84.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 672
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Louisa, VA.
School address
District: Louisa County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510228000942 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
84.0%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+46% vs state
What stands out at Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Thomas Jefferson Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Louisa, Virginia, enrolling 672 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 84.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 672 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 406 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #166.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 672 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Louisa's public schools, it stands alongside Moss-Nuckols Elementary (637 students): Thomas Jefferson Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount.
Louisa County Public Schools also operates Louisa County High (1,601 students) and Louisa County Middle (1,231 students) alongside Thomas Jefferson Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Thomas Jefferson Elementary compares
Thomas Jefferson Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.0% | ▲ 46% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 672 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
672
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,571
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 672 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 67.3%
Two or More 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
African American 9.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Thomas Jefferson Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Louisa County Public Schools, which includes Thomas Jefferson Elementary.
$14,571
Per student
-1%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.5%
State 34.2%
Federal 9.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Thomas Jefferson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa County High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Louisa County Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Jouett Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Moss-Nuckols Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Trevilians Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Jefferson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,601
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Louisa
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson Elementary
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary has 672 students enrolled. It is a public school in Louisa, VA.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
84.0% of students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Jefferson Elementary is White at 67.3% of enrollment, in Louisa, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thomas Jefferson Elementary rank among schools in Louisa?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Louisa, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Louisa on the city page.
Is Thomas Jefferson Elementary a good school?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Louisa County Public Schools?
Besides Thomas Jefferson Elementary, Louisa County Public Schools also operates Louisa County High (1,601 students), Louisa County Middle (1,231 students), and Jouett Elementary (647 students). See the Louisa County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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